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Achieving practical outcomes through projects

59% of senior executives say their organisations struggle to bridge the strategy-implementation gap.

Research shows that only one in 10 organisations is effectively achieving its strategic goals. Many companies have strategies which look fantastic, yet there is often no clear plan to make sure they become a reality. Choosing the right projects and delivering them effectively can be the difference between failure and success.

Sometimes there are too many initiatives planned without considering what is feasible, and even when projects are linked to your strategy, they can struggle if there is a lack of leadership understanding of roles and processes.

This short course will help you look at the choices you are making and understand how to use projects to turn your organisational aims and objectives into successful outcomes. You will leave the session with practical information and techniques you can implement immediately.

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    What you will learn:

    • Aligning projects with organisational strategy
    • Making effective choices – assessing projects for bias, value and feasibility
    • Clarity on project roles and responsibilities
    • The importance of a project sponsor and the link with your project managers
    • Communicating your strategy for engagement and motivation – what is your feedback loop, and does it work?
    • Guidance, reporting and assurance through phases of a project
    • Ending projects well and incorporating learning
    • Project management maturity – where do you want to aim for?

    Who should attend?

    Any leaders who wish to ensure their vision is translated into practical outcomes. Managers or directors who may be on project boards, steering groups or who are project sponsors.

    This course is a renaming of a previous course. If you have already attended ‘Where strategy meets projects – how to bridge the gap’ then this course will not be applicable to you.

  • Our trainer

    Ruth Walker-Cotton is a qualified project manager (APM PMQ) and a member of the Association of Project Management. She has an MSc in Strategic Project Management. Ruth has extensive experience of writing strategy and managing projects, within the NHS and housing sectors, and for an international charity.

  • Cancellations and substitutions

    If you are unable to attend an event or public training course, please let us know in writing (email is fine) at least 48 hours before. Please email [email protected] Otherwise, a cancellation fee of £60 plus VAT will be chargeable. If you are using a package place to attend and do not inform us within the agreed time frame, then a place will be taken to cover your non-attendance. Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited.

  • Price and booking

    Bookings are closed for this event.

    If you experience any issues when submitting your booking, please email [email protected] with the name and date of the session along with the delegate name(s), email address(es) and job title(s) and we'll process the booking for you.

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